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M300 JAG

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 102,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,941 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 99,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,893 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension

Fail 23 Aug 2019 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to under body and suspension

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 87,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in various places (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,893 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 85,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn low to no visible tread on inside edge and low on outside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,544 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edges

Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread inner surface slightly worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 80,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread inner surface slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,780 miles

n/s /f ball joint rubber split nsf and osf chassis starting to split

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 69,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,459 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,017 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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M300 JAG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 91,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M300 JAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M300 JAG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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